Immigration issue is escalating in Flemington

I’d like to respond to letters by Tim Hester, Kim Cordaro, Sandra Gong and Marilyn Torres, who criticized Carl Kettler concerning the escalating situation in Flemington regarding the immigrant/Latino population.

While Mr. Kettler’s letter left room for criticism, I cannot totally disagree with his train of thought.

His letter did not center around hateful rants or unfair judgment. Both Mr. Kettler and his critics fail to address facts that are simple and easy to see: the illegal immigrant situation in Flemington and across America is of gigantic proportions.

If not dealt with soon and in an appropriate manner, America may just as well lift all border and immigration laws and let anyone enter this country.

The immigration situation centers around two issues: those who are here legally and illegal immigrants.

The word ILLEGAL is self explanatory. How can anyone — conservative or liberal — argue with this? Illegal immigrants claim they are not criminals. How can this be? If you enter our country illegally, this makes you a criminal.

Once they broke this law, they continue to break laws by lying, cheating, stealing, avoiding taxes, and any other means at their disposal in order to satisfy their own lives. Additionally, they demand the same rights as citizens.

The governor’s office reports that the cost of illegal immigrants in New Jersey exceeds $2 billion a year!

Being here legally entitles one to the rights and privileges of any American citizen. Many, however, fail to assimilate. If you are in America, you have a responsibility to your newly adopted country. It appears that legal immigrants wish to be treated equally, but equally in a different manner.

Ms. Torres mentions Salsa Night. I find it ironic how Salsa Night can be so successful with the Latino/Hispanic population, yet I see few Latinos/Hispanics at our Memorial and Veterans Day services and ceremonies honoring America. Why?

Ms. Torres says that Arizona’s immigration law is racist. I wouldn’t mind being asked to prove my citizenship if I knew it was for the betterment of America and in defense of our borders.

Ms. Gong and Mr. Hester mention (and correctly so) the contributions of Latino/Hispanic civilizations. I’d like to ask, what have you done for me lately?

As for the congregation of the Latino and Hispanic community at various locations, years ago, this practice was not allowed. The local police dispersed crowds calmly and quickly, crowds that were ironically all Caucasians!